Kate Middleton Is Radiant in Blush Tweed at the Royal Wedding of the Summer With Prince William

Rachel BurchfieldSat, June 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM UTC

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Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive for the Royal wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling at All Saints' Church on June 6, 2026 in Kemble, EnglandCredit: Getty ImagesThe Gist -

Kate Middleton, along with her husband, Prince William, was present at the summer's royal wedding.

Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips, married Harriet Sperling on June 6 at a private ceremony at All Saints' Church in Kemble.

The Princess of Wales and Sperling are both considered to be fashion icons of the royal family.

Kate Middleton had a challenge on her hands when picking out her wardrobe for the royal wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling this weekend—how do you not upstage the bride when you're one of the most stunning women in the world?

The Princess of Wales was up for the challenge. As she always does, the future queen dazzled, but there is room for more than one beautiful woman in the royal family. As Princess Anne's son, Phillips, married Sperling on June 6 in a private ceremony, Kate wore a delicate blush tweed Roland Mouret dress that screamed quiet luxury. Her short-sleeved number was belted at the waist before fanning out into an ankle-length A-line skirt. Kate's fitted bodice featured a wide collar and a row of tweed-covered buttons running down the front, giving the nearly cream number a subtle retro aesthetic.

The royal finished off her look with a wide-brimmed matching hat trimmed with a caramel velvet ribbon and a matching cream clutch. Kate also added some sparkle with amber drop earrings and a diamond pendant necklace.

Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive for the Royal wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling at All Saints' Church on June 6, 2026 in Kemble, EnglandCredit: Getty Images

Phillips and Sperling's wedding on Saturday no doubt evokes memories of her own, when she married Prince William over 15 years ago on April 29, 2011. Since then—and even before that day—Kate has cemented herself as a style icon, and her fashion has served as a "very intentional" signal that the monarchy is steady, even if events like the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor threaten to push the institution into turmoil.

Kate mostly does this by rewearing pieces, stylist Lisa Talbot told The Daily Mail earlier this year. "Rewearing subtly communicates steadiness and humility," she said. "It signals continuity, responsibility, and respect for the moment. In situations where public sensitivity is heightened, the most powerful style statement can often be restraint."

Kate Middleton at the BAFTAs on February 22, 2026.Credit: Getty

"At times when the wider royal family is under scrutiny, clothing becomes less about fashion and more about message," Talbot added. "By choosing familiar pieces from her existing wardrobe, she removes any distraction and keeps the focus on her role and her work rather than what she's wearing."

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After the princess's longtime stylist, Natasha Archer, departed Kate's employ last summer, Kate hasn't hired a stylist to replace her. "Kate has always been very involved in choosing her outfits for royal engagements, but now she is so confident, she knows exactly what suits her and what doesn't," a source told People.

Kate Middleton on November 19, 2025.Credit: Getty

"Kate has always loved shopping online and spends a lot of time researching brands that are meaningful," the insider continued. "She chooses looks and often keeps them until just the right moment before she wears them. She's not interested in trends—it's about what she feels comfortable in and the messaging."

Bethan Holt, fashion director at The Telegraph, told the outlet, "I'm sure that she consults people in her friendship circle, people who are very fashion literate or in the fashion industry, because she knows she needs to look relevant and she also wants to keep delivering surprises, but she knows what works for her, too. It's a fine balance."

Kate Middleton on March 9, 2026.Credit: Getty

Sperling, the lovely bride, has been described by Vanity Fair as "a rising fashion icon" and the "new royal style icon" (not that it's a competition). The publication added that Sperling, who is from the British upper middle class, "will not have to learn the rules of the fashion game. Every outfit is impeccable and always appropriate. She's nonchalant and never sacrifices her personality."

"Her looks exude effortless Britishness," the outlet continued. "Most of the brands she selects are headquartered in London. They are high-end labels founded by women who design clothes for real women, bet on ethical and environmental sustainability, and engage in responsible production"—not unlike the Princess of Wales.

Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips at Royal Ascot on June 19, 2025.Credit: Getty

Sperling "is a wonderful ambassador for British brands and always looks effortlessly chic in our pieces," Natasha Finch, co-founder of Beulah (a brand Sperling wears frequently and Kate has worn, as well), told The Telegraph.

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